You said that you can't start a side business and use a scholarship? OK. And you are financially comfortable. Good for you. It's an opportunity. So, if you can't make money on the side, you might start or join a club at your university. Create a community of like-minded people and try out some ideas. Be the leader. Or go out on your own -- if you are so inclined. Become a one-person force of nature.
You need to rethink your education and really make it count. What can you build? What are the practical uses for your education? What can you patent? What is a unique application for common elements that you are working with? (Remember that the essence of a genius is simply using common elements in a unique combination or for a new use.) IF you chose to use this approach to your education, you'll be amazed at how much you will learn in those 4 years. Having purpose and passion will put you so far ahead of your classmates! You'll no longer just be putting in your time. Relish the moment. Make every minute count.
Ask LOTS of questions -- even the dumb ones. Stand up in class and ask the questions that no one dares to ask. Interview everyone around you -- staff and students. Pick their brains. Find out what they are thinking and why. Ask leading questions that provoke people to think and give you long-form answers. If you make a statement, ask others for confirmation as to your premise and conclusion. Involve everyone around in your quest for knowledge and creative solutions. Your goal should be to create synergism to propel you and everyone around your forward.
You need to rethink your education and really make it count. What can you build? What are the practical uses for your education? What can you patent? What is a unique application for common elements that you are working with? (Remember that the essence of a genius is simply using common elements in a unique combination or for a new use.) IF you chose to use this approach to your education, you'll be amazed at how much you will learn in those 4 years. Having purpose and passion will put you so far ahead of your classmates! You'll no longer just be putting in your time. Relish the moment. Make every minute count.
Ask LOTS of questions -- even the dumb ones. Stand up in class and ask the questions that no one dares to ask. Interview everyone around you -- staff and students. Pick their brains. Find out what they are thinking and why. Ask leading questions that provoke people to think and give you long-form answers. If you make a statement, ask others for confirmation as to your premise and conclusion. Involve everyone around in your quest for knowledge and creative solutions. Your goal should be to create synergism to propel you and everyone around your forward.